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Cobourg Police Service Board Concerned with Province’s Short-Shifting Non-OPP Forces
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Police Service Board made clear at its December meeting that it is
Cram-A-Cruiser Events are a Significant Boost to Local Food Bank
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM The monthly Cram-A-Cruiser events organized by auxiliary officers of the Cobourg Police Service have been
Cobourg Police Services Board Asks to Manage its Own Financial Affairs
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Hit with a surprise $70,000 bill from the Town of Cobourg last month for
Belleville Transit Fare to Increase in New Year
Belleville Transit would like to advise riders that the fees for all monthly passes, single ride tickets and concession
Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Says It’s Time for an Election
A few hours after Chrystia Freeland resigned from cabinet, Northumberland-Peterborough South Member of Parliament Philip Lawrence is calling for
Video – Queenies Bake Shop Toy Drive Reaches Record
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qffeQdqm1Ds By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland For as long as there's been a Queenies Bake Shop in downtown Port Hope,
Video – Community Enthusiastically Accepts County’s Invitation to View the New Homeless Shelter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPKWsZ8y98c By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland They were literally lined up out the door at 310 Division St., Cobourg, to
Mother of Alleged Victim of School Teacher Incensed at the Court System
A mother of an alleged victim feels helpless and incensed at the court system. Kelly Anne Jennings, a 40 year
Video – IHARC Helps Recover Stolen Power Tools
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET6e76yP5KY Stolen tools worth over $3,000 were returned to their rightful owner on Sunday thanks to the Integrated Homelessness and
No “Service” in Cobourg Police Service – At Least on Friday
A Cobourg resident was surprised to learn that the “service” in Cobourg Police Service was missing on Friday December
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Valentine’s Day Fundraiser: Pre-Order Cookies & a Cuddly Keepsake to Support the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign
YMCA Northumberland is thrilled to announce their continued partnership with Roda’s Kitchen of Cobourg to offer beautiful handmade shortbread cookies
Light Up a Life Campaign Raises Record-Breaking Funds
Incredible community support has propelled Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s annual Light Up a Life campaign to new heights,
Town of Cobourg Temporary Respite Locations for Bitterly Cold Weekend
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to inform residents cold temperatures are expected overnight Friday, January
Lakelands Public Health Urges Caution as Severe Cold Weather Approaches
Cold Warning Issued as Temperature Drops Lakelands Public Health is issuing a Cold Warning for the County of Haliburton, the
Coroner’s Inquest Announced After Fatal Police Shooting in 2021
(Today's Northumberland file photos) Dr. Armita Rahmani, Regional Supervising Coroner, East Region, Kingston Office, has announced that an inquest will
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Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
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OPP – Nearly 600 Stolen Vehicles Recovered as a Result of Project Vector
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
OPP – Over 30 People Arrested Regarding Auto Thefts
Thirty-four individuals residing in Montréal and the surrounding area have been arrested following a joint forces operation between the
OPP – 274 Illegal Firearms Seized in Record Breaking Drug Bust
Province's largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279 charges and one wanted person The Ontario
Quinte West OPP – Five People Charged with Murder (Names Released)
Five People Charged with Murder Five people have been charged with murder in connection with a death in early January
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted in Killing of Pickering Casino Security Guard
Investigators have released the name and photo of a male wanted in the killing of a Pickering Casino security
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Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of